Description
Now in a fully revised and fully updated new edition, this comprehensive introduction to the teaching of Physical Education in primary schools is still the only textbook to cover the full sweep of the subject, from policy and curriculum developments to best practice and current debates.
Written exclusively by primary Physical Education specialists, with primary school teaching experience, the book highlights the importance of Physical Education in the primary curriculum and the key issues facing primary teachers today, such as inclusion, training needs and the development of creativity. Central to the book are core chapters that examine each functional area common to many primary Physical Education syllabi – including games, dance, gymnastics, athletics and outdoor learning – and give clear, practical guidance on how to teach each topic. This new edition includes three completely new chapters, covering leadership, stakeholder interest in Physical Education delivery, and how to manage transitions.
Rooted throughout in sound theory and the latest evidence and research, this book is essential reading for all students, trainee teachers and qualified teachers looking to understand and develop their professional practice in primary Physical Education.
Table of Contents
1 (Re)surveying the Landscape of Primary Physical Education
Gerald Griggs and Vicky Randall
2 The Importance of Primary Physical Education
Ian Pickup and Vicky Randall
3 The Possibilities and Challenges within Primary Physical Education
Maura Coulter and Deirdre Ní Chróinín
4 Primary Physical Education: Creating ‘Boundary Crossing’ Futures
Mike Jess, Paul McMillan and Nicola Carse
5 Development of the Physical Education Curriculum in Primary Schools
Gerald Griggs
6 Games as Subject-Matter for Learning in Primary Physical Education
Gavin Ward
7 Educational Gymnastics: Embodiment of a Constraints Agility Approach
Alison Morag Murray and Emerick Kaitell
8 Dance as Holistic Physical Education
Angela Pickard
9 Rethinking Athletics in Primary Physical Education: Getting it Off the Track and ‘Back on Track’
Gerald Griggs
10 The Role of Outdoor and Adventurous Activities in Primary Education
Nalda Wainwright and Andy Williams
11 Addressing Training and Development Needs in Primary Physical Education
Jeanne Keay and Vicky Randall
12 Towards a More Inclusive Provision
Richard Medcalf and Carl Longmore
13 Placing an Importance on Health and Physical Activity
Kristy Howells
14 Developing Creativity
Gerald Griggs
15 Who Delivers Primary Physical Education? Stakeholders and Role Holders
Richard Blair and Gemma Blair
16 Subject Leadership
Vicky Randall and Gerald Griggs
17 Transitions in Physical Education
Rebecca Duncombe



